Economy
Sticker shock comes for Metrolink riders with new fare increase: 'Everyone is struggling'
Oct 4, 2026

Sticker shock comes for Metrolink riders with new fare increase: 'Everyone is struggling'

Metrolink is raising its fares for the first time in 13 years. Many riders were surprised by just how much it would cost them....

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Chan Yeng Kit: The ‘serial job hopper’ who’s now SPH Media’s new executive chairman
Oct 4, 2026

Chan Yeng Kit: The ‘serial job hopper’ who’s now SPH Media’s new executive chairman

Group’s ex-CEO wants to ensure continuity and stability; hopes to give up executive roles in next 2 to 3 years...

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Democratic rep: Administration 'has failed to present a strategy' in Iran war
Oct 4, 2026

Democratic rep: Administration 'has failed to present a strategy' in Iran war

Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying officials have not explained their strategy for the conflict. “We need to explain...

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'Who Makes These Decisions': Trump Flips Out On Fox News In Sunday Morning Meltdown
Oct 4, 2026

'Who Makes These Decisions': Trump Flips Out On Fox News In Sunday Morning Meltdown

The president warned the conservative network that it could be met with the ratings of “FAKE NEWS CNN” and “MSDNC” if it doesn’t change its ways....

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Hong Kong builders take three WorldSkills honours in best CIC haul
Oct 4, 2026

Hong Kong builders take three WorldSkills honours in best CIC haul

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nine young construction competitors from the Construction Industry Council returned from WorldSkills Shanghai with three Med...

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Hong Kong woman with knife arrested after demanding cash, Octopus cards at MTR station
Oct 4, 2026

Hong Kong woman with knife arrested after demanding cash, Octopus cards at MTR station

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of attempted robbery after she allegedly brandished a knife at staff at an MTR station customer service centre and demanded Octopus cards and cash. A source f...

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Christa Pike Has Not Regained Consciousness Since Failed Execution, Lawyer Says
Oct 4, 2026

Christa Pike Has Not Regained Consciousness Since Failed Execution, Lawyer Says

Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after prison officials administered two doses of pentobarbital Wednesday....

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Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don't buy it’
Oct 4, 2026

Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don't buy it’

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact...

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1,500 Hong Kong residents tour revamped Huanggang Port border crossing
Oct 4, 2026

1,500 Hong Kong residents tour revamped Huanggang Port border crossing

More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing on Sunday as authorities pushed ahead with preparations for its opening. A Security Bureau spokesman said that pa...

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Hotstone Yoga closure losses rise to HK$7.8 million as 694 customers file reports
Oct 4, 2026

Hotstone Yoga closure losses rise to HK$7.8 million as 694 customers file reports

Losses linked to the abrupt closure of Hotstone Yoga have risen to nearly HK$8 million (US$1 million), with close to 700 reports filed by affected customers in Hong Kong, according to authorities. The...

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